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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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